Single investment code with:
Exporting companies
International trade
Tourism
Agricultural development
Regional development
Environment Protection
Totally exporting regime
Industrial activity, services or consulting
10-year exemption from the tax on export profits
Exemption of paid dividends
Free detention by foreigners to 100% of the share capital (with the exception of a few activities)
No prior authorization required (with the exception of a few activities)
Exemption of customs duty and VAT, whatever the country of origin of goods and imported equipment
Purchase goods, services and local utilities in excluding VAT
Free acquisition of land and buildings located in the industrial and tourist zones
Assignment to a customs officer personal factory (thus avoiding the delay of the formalities of import/export)
Free management of accounts in foreign currency (EURO, USD…), in Tunisia or abroad
Free repatriation of capital and income
Advantageous interest on term investments (exempt from withholding tax) rates
Benefits to foreign managers and staff
No residence card need to the company manager (stay less than 3 months)
Exemption from the work permit for the Manager and 4 other foreign executives
Free personal accounts in foreign currency management
Import of cars of expatriates in off rights and taxes
Free rental of apartment or villa
Benefits for investment in regional development (non-coastal areas)
Granting by the State of an investment premium: 8% to 25%
Exemption from tax on profits for a certain period
Support by the State of part of the infrastructure works
Exemption from employer social security contributions for certain of years
Grants and subsidies
Upgrade – program PMN
Export – market access Fund – FAMEX
Exports Promotion Fund – FOPRODEX
Sale of lands to the symbolic Dinar for strategic projects for the country